How to Unclog a Standard Ink Cartridge (2 Cartridge Printers)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain a flat bottomed container and water.

   Distilled or de-ionized water is suggested to prevent ink contamination. ,, The hot water will help loosen up the dried ink which has formed inside the cartridge nozzle plate holes. ,, If not, repeat the cleaning process again, using hot water, until ink is visible on towel during cartridge blotting.,,, This action will either pull ink or spit ink from the ink cartridges., As an example, here’s what a normal HP printer self-test may look like. ,
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   Step 2: Heat water until hot and carefully pour into container.

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   Step 3: Immerse the bottom portion of the ink cartridge into the hot water for approximately 5 minutes.

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   Step 4: Using a towel

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   Step 5: the gently blot nozzle plate to see if ink appears – this is commonly referred to as “stamping”.

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   Step 6: For tri-color cartridges

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   Step 7: make sure all 3 color bands are vibrant and solid.

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   Step 8: Once recovered

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   Step 9: completely dry the outside of ink cartridge with a towel.

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    Step 10: Re-install the cartridge into the printer (in an alignment page attempts to print

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    Step 11: select Cancel.

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    Step 12: At the printer's control panel

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    Step 13: go to the Tools or Maintenance menu and select the printer's Cartridge or Nozzle clean function.

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    Step 14: Activate a printer's self-test from the Tools or Maintenance menu.

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    Step 15: If the cartridge fails to print then a new ink cartridge may need to be obtained.

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